Perceptions and Experiences on Teaching and Learning an HCI Course with a Focus on Collaborative Practices

• Gabriela Corbari dos Santos Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0864-1534
• Natasha M. C. Valentim Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6027-3452

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/ihc.2025.10847

Abstract

Introduction and Objective: This article presents an experience report obtained in the Human-Computer Interaction course offered for the Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics programs at the Federal University of Paraná. The course was organized around two practical projects: the usability, UX, and accessibility evaluation of a Libras translation app; and the specifcation, modeling, prototyping, and evaluation of an app for use by people with visual impairments. Methodology: Perceptions were gathered from students, the professor, and a student attending the course regarding the observed and lived experiences. Results: In this sense, it was possible to determine that individual motivation, collaborative work, and the use of diverse assessment methods and techniques were key factors in learning.

Keywords: HCI, Practical Work, Lessons Learned, Teaching and Learning in HCI

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